Thanksgiving and Black Friday have marked the official kickoff to the holiday shopping season and the time of year when shoppers get focused on holiday spending. Last year, retailers pushed a longer shopping season with more online sales amid the pandemic.
This year, the third week of November is too late to get started.
With widespread supply chain disruptions and labor shortages continuing, procrastinating on purchasing some gifts – especially toys and electronics – could end up hitting your wallet.
Prices also are rising and product inventory will be more limited because of consumer demand and availability.
